May 10, 2016 // 3 min read
The Scoop: Cvent Advocates Hub
There’s a bustling VIP community of enthusiastic hospitality customers eager to share their experiences within the Cvent Advocates Hub. So what better way to show our appreciation than to...
May 03, 2016 // 2 min read
Drive Group Business: Site Visit Checklist
During the RFP process, planners already have an idea of what they’re looking for in the pre-contract site visit. But do you? When preparing for their visit, you’ll be able to deliver better service and satisfy group business prospects from the get-go, getting you closer to the close. Below you’ll find a snippet of Cvent
April 28, 2016 // 2 min read
What Can Cvent CONNECT 2016 Offer Hoteliers?
“At Cvent CONNECT, we were reaching customers outside of the traditional meeting platforms. The most exciting part for us was uncovering a new type of customer, which in this day in age is so hard to do.” – Darren Green, Senior Vice President, Sales, L.A. Tourism & Convention Board While you’re at Cvent CONNECT, you’ll
April 22, 2016 // 5 min read
Top 10 Breakout Sessions at Cvent CONNECT 2016
Cvent CONNECT 2016 is quickly approaching, and we’ve put together an incredible lineup of speakers for our hospitality audience. Our breakout session topics range from emerging group business trends to new marketing tactics and expert planner panels. Keep reading for our list of the ten breakout sessions you won’t want to miss at this year’s Cvent
April 19, 2016 // 3 min read
Part 2: Helping Planners Search More Efficiently
In her original post, “What Hoteliers Can Learn from Planner Wish Lists,” Cvent Planner Rachel Andrews dished about her top tips for hoteliers looking to increase group business. When working with planners, she recommends hotel professionals make the sourcing and planning process as easy as possible, ensuring stronger relationships and a more efficient event lifecycle.
April 18, 2016 // 3 min read
Part 1: Understanding Planners’ Needs
In a three-part series, we’ll dive deep into how venues can prepare themselves for their biggest events and exceed the expectations of the industry’s top planners. Understanding planners’ needs was the first tip Rachel offered: “Cvent CONNECT 2016 will be a large conference with several sessions occurring concurrently throughout the day. Not all venues have
March 31, 2016 // 3 min read
Cvent’s Hospitality Cloud Integration
The Hospitality Cloud team at Cvent is proud to announce an exciting update from our side of the house! As hoteliers and planners know, the eRFP process has removed a tremendous amount of friction from the venue sourcing and group business lifecycle, but we’re not stopping there. In December 2014, Cvent, Inc. acquired Elite Meetings
March 16, 2016 // 4 min read
Maximize Your Cvent Supplier Network Listing with Venue Ratings
Everyone knows first impressions can make or break a relationship, but did you ever consider that your first impression with a planner will most likely occur online? More than 38 percent of planners begin the venue sourcing journey via online group intermediaries, which means your venue’s Cvent profile completeness is critical in making a memorable
March 16, 2016 // 3 min read
3 Ways to Boost Your Group Business Through Planning
Self-help expert Alan Lakein famously said, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” This is especially true for hotels when failing to plan could mean thousands of valuable group business dollars left on the table each year. Meeting space in the U.S. is empty approximately 70% of the time. In fact, hoteliers sourced $8 billion
February 12, 2016 // 5 min read
Top 5 Travel Startups of 2016
The hospitality industry is being disrupted by a growing number of startups that want to change and improve the industry. And in 2016, several startups have made it their mission to help hotels stay connected with their guests without upsetting the flow of everyday business. Check out the following five new startups below and take
